Maternity/Obstetric Care

“Having a baby and starting a family is one of the most important and special times of your life. It is a special privilege to care for women during this time.”

Pre pregnancy counselling

Management of early pregnancy problems such as miscarriage and ectopic

Antenatal care

Birthing at Buderim Private Hospital

All your consultations are with Dr Larwood – this enables continuity of care

Ultrasound of your baby performed at each visit

Available – my patients have direct contact with me when they need to

Always focused on a healthy baby but the mother is also important

I am particularly interested in women having a safe birth and reducing the risk of sustaining an injury as a result of childbirth

Friendly and professional one-on-one care

Dr Larwood provides friendly and professional one-on-one care to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your pregnancy. Whether high or low risk, each woman and pregnancy is unique and I provide continuity of care from your first appointment to the birth of your baby and postnatally. Individualised care, information and knowledge enable good decisions and provides the best opportunity for a safe pregnancy and birth.

Having a baby and starting a family is one of the most important and special times of your life. It is a special privilege to care for women during this time.

My aim is to provide a supportive, caring and safe environment with one-on-one care that is individualised and focused on a healthy mother and baby. Not only do I provide expert clinical skills in caring for your pregnancy and birth but also provide you with up to date, relevant information and knowledge that you can use to make informed and good decisions about your care. You can be confident you are in safe hands.

I have a special interest in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction which includes prolapse (vaginal walls and cervix fall down and sometimes to the outside of the vagina), urinary and faecal incontinence. Unfortunately this is a common condition that can have a significant impact on a women’s quality of life and is often not discussed, understood or taken into consideration during a pregnancy and birth. I believe it is important for women to be aware of this condition, understand what their individual risks might be so they can make informed decisions about their care.

Your questions answered

Consultations provide an opportunity to monitor your health and the wellbeing of your pregnancy, provide information and plan for the safe arrival of your baby. It’s also an opportunity to get to know you, ensuring your care is personalised and that your preferences and values are understood.

At your initial consultation a full medical history will be taken to ensure all relevant medical conditions are taken into consideration that may impact on your pregnancy and birth. You will also have a physical examination – checking your blood pressure, examining your abdomen and doing an ultrasound of your baby.

Further tests and investigations will be discussed and organised as needed.

At subsequent visits regularly throughout your pregnancy I will be monitoring your health and the progress of your pregnancy. At each visit I will be performing an ultrasound scan of your baby to check heart rate, the fluid around your baby and ensuring baby is growing normally. I am always happy to answer any questions or discuss any concerns you may have.

I am present for the vast majority of my patient’s births. In the rare situation I am not able to attend there is always a trusted colleague available if needed. I work one weekend in six on call. Please contact my rooms if you have any questions or need further information about my on call arrangements.